Ceramics of Italy

MAY 9, 2024

Mapei, a global leader in the production of chemical products for the building industry, is enhancing its presence in the UK by opening a new facility in Speke, near Liverpool. The Halesowen site also hosts the Mapei Academy, which offers free training events aimed at boosting the skills of professionals and businesses.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Natural stone adds tremendous value when used strategically.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8% Ceramic residential sales in the U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2023

Las Vegas—A revitalized Mandalay Bay facility, an impressive exhibit hall, education and event lineup and a strong floor covering, stone and tile industry were evident as The International Surface Event (TISE) held here earlier this year. program, and industry support for our Foundation’s Mission Possible cash and car raffle.”

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has organized an online auction to take place in October to raise funds in support of its mission, which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. During normal times, CTEF generates income through in-person training and hands-on certification event fees. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 14, 2019

Discussion continues with regard to the variety of training available in the marketplace for contractors that install large format gauged porcelain tile with the goal of ensuring that training is sufficient, and it aligns with the qualified labor language in specifications or installation instructions.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), has organized an online auction to take place in August to raise additional funds in support of its mission. Donated by tile and stone industry supporters, suppliers and manufacturers, these items include among others: Tools such as mixers, saws, trowels, floats, sponges and knee pads.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. Six openings remain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. The other two main product categories are porcelain tiles, and SIB.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. The other two main product categories are porcelain tiles, and SIB.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Or visit the Naturals Product Page of our website here. Because the rivershell mosaic is thin, it is backed with ceramic, and meshed mounted for an easier installation. Stone & Glass Mosaics. Shell Mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has outlined the registration details and webinar schedule for the fifth and final edition of Coverings Connected for 2021. Arlington, Va.—Coverings, 17, 2021, hosted on Coverings’ website. – 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

For this initiative, she has partnered with several specialty manufacturers covering a variety of materials—including stone, ceramic tile and, yes, sheet vinyl—to produce several Allison Eden-branded collections. “I Allison Eden takes the wraps off a brand-new stone collection whose visuals are based on some of her signature designs.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) acknowledged the success of its first online auction , which took place from Oct. The results of the first-ever CTEF online auction were a huge success,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training. Pendleton, S.C.—The Well done!”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). What: Now more than ever, customers and clients are looking for products for their home and businesses that focus on health and hygiene. Describe the healthy advantages provided by ceramic tile that make it a more hygienic surface choice.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2022

FCNews rounded up a few installers, contractors and craftsman/craftswomen to identify the adhesive products that help them seal the deal on the job site. Following is a sampling of some of those products: Bostik. Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. Divergent Adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. Over the past decade, the 48-year-old company got into the SPC game in a huge way, becoming the second-largest supplier of that product in the U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) said the $10,000 matching grant from the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) generated a record response. We never imagined being able to triple the original goal that NTCA’s $10,000 matching grant envisioned,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. The beauty of this line is that every single product is a high-density rigid SPC core,” Young said.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Brookes has built a resume of achievements and activities that represent commitment and passion for the tile and stone industry. Brookes is committed to his installers’ training through continuing education and product manufacturer seminars.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

In 2015, stone and glass mosaics will be trendy, offering alternatives to the usual and expected mosaic designs. Stone mosaics will feature specialty shaped tiles such as ovals, triangles, and hexagons, with glass mosaics displaying rectangular tiles, among other shapes. Industry Insights Product Information' Textured Materials.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

Ton Holten began in the ceramic tile industry driving tile-laden tractor-trailers for a Dutch forwarding company from the far reaches of two continents back to his native Holland. Jane Giggal, Oneir Solutions Inc. ” Holten appreciated the result of upgrading Tilemaster’s accounting system.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The segment posted astronomical gains over the last several years, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth as it nabbed share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. And with that comes the prospect of products that don’t necessarily meet high quality, performance and/or environmental standards. “I

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Goldberg further declared, “Membership in the NTCA is demonstration that a tile contractor possess the highest level of skill, dedication to quality, and most important, understanding of the important centuries old legacy of the art and science of ceramic and stone tile. Or, contact Terri Sparks at Communicators International, Inc.:

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 21, 2012

Rothberg, LATICRETE Senior Vice President, Training, “It’s all about innovation. LATICRETE is committed to innovation with regards to tile and stone installation materials, methods and technologies. Innovations Product Information' According to Henry B. ” www.laticrete.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Dave Milanowycz, Director of Sales for Florida Tile, is the 2013 Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association Hall of Fame inductee. The organization is an international association of distributors, manufacturers and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products which connects, educates and strengthens tile and stone distributors.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Floor covering dealers across the coun­try continued to request copies long after the publication hit the streets, citing the guide as an optimal training tool for new salespeople as well as a refresher for existing sales associates. We have also published several environ­mental guides.

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